No data, just anecdotes.
We have learned to distrust government, with good reason.
We have learned to distrust the Media, with good reason.
Without reliable data, rumors and fears prevail.
If you were living under that black mushroom cloud or 10 miles downwind you would keep your family there and wait for reliable data from the govt right? The media and govt will get right on it. Meanwhile, just keep drinking that water! Thats some great common sense!
Anecdotes ARE data.
"Never believe rumors until they have been officially denied".